Hot Tuna (International) plc
19 December 2005


19th December 2005


                          Hot Tuna (International) PLC
                         ("Hot Tuna" or "The Company")

            Hot Tuna's MAP Apparel to be available in TopShop London

AIM listed surfing brand Hot Tuna (AIM : HTT) announces that following the
acquisition of a 75% interest in MAP Print Ltd (see announcement dated 2
December 2005), two diffusion lines are to be available in the world's largest
fashion store, Oxford Street based TopShop.  The new lines are available in
store now having been launched on 11th December 2005.

The trouser and T-shirt ranges are inspired from iconic punk trends made famous
in the late 70's and early 80's using the classic dogtooth and Prince of Wales
patterns.  TopShop is highly respected within the fashion industry being very
popular with celebrities seeking inspiration for new fashion trends, especially
within the vintage Bazzar section.  MAP's products will be located on the SB2
floor in the Bazzar area, which hosts clothing lines that are known to be
forward thinking.

Commenting on the launch of the new lines, Hot Tuna's Chairman Ranjit Murugason
stated, 'Moving forward within the UK there is no better place to launch the two
new lines than in TopShop Oxford Street.  Hot Tuna made the acquisition of MAP
as we felt their clothing lines complemented the lifestyle industry we target
and we are very enthusiastic that the new lines will be a huge success.'


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For further information, please contact:

Hot Tuna International Plc Ranjit   Nabarro Wells              Parkgreen Communications
Murugason, Chairman                 Hugh Oram                  Victoria Thomas
+44 20 7016 5100                    +44 20 7710 7400           +44 20 7493 3713
ranjit@hottuna.com.au                                          Victoria.thomas@parkgreenmedia.com


Notes to Editors

Hot Tuna International PLC listed on AIM on 23 September 2005 (AIM: HTT).  It is
the licensor, manager, marketer and owner of the Hot Tuna brand of surf
lifestyle apparel and accessories.  The Company acquired the brand in June 2005
and the surf lifestyle market includes: board shorts, t-shirts, hats, swimwear,
backpacks and bags, surf hardware, eyewear, footwear and jewellery.

As custodian of the Hot Tuna brand, the Company intends to control the
distribution, quality and marketing of its products on a global scale and ensure
that the best products are produced.  The brand will be developed through the
appointment of local licensees in individual countries that have the relevant
experience to develop and gain competitive advantage for the brand in their own
national markets.  The Company has exclusive licensees in Australia, New
Zealand, the United States, Mexico and Canada.  In addition, the company has
non- exclusive licensing arrangements in a number of countries including
Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Korea and Japan.



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